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The author discusses this title on the background that preschool children in the process of learning to read have difficulty understanding reading teaching materials, one of which is about letter recognition because this is a new experience. Based on these problems, the author aims to design/design a reading learning media for preschoolers (kindergarten) based on Multimedia using Adobe Flash. The method used in the research is the research and development (R&D) method, which is a research method used to produce certain products and test the effectiveness of products with Blackbox. The research results of this reading learning media design for preschoolers (kindergarten) are: (1) This reading learning media uses the Luther-Sutopo multimedia development model which is carried out in six stages, namely the concept, design, material collecting, assembly, testing and distribution stages. (2) The final result of this reading learning media design is a compact disk (CD) that can be run using media on a computer and does not require another system to run it.  

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play an important role in the economy, but often find obstacles in coping with risks and adjusting to market changes. Lack of knowledge and skills in risk management can affect the sustainability of a business, especially in the midst of increasingly complicated market changes. This community service activity aims to strengthen the ability of MSME human resources (HR) to manage risks and formulate strategies to adapt to changes in the market. This activity was carried out in Central Cikarang MSMEs using interactive training and mentoring methods. The material presented consisted of an introduction to business risks, strategies to reduce risks, and adjustment actions to changes in the market, which include aspects of technology, regulations, and consumption patterns. The method applied was a combination of theory and case analysis related to the situation of MSMEs in the area. The results of the activity showed that there was an increase in the participants' understanding and awareness of the significance of risk management to maintain business continuity. Participants also gained practical skills in recognizing risks and designing adaptation plans that are suitable for the business situation they face. Through this activity, it is hoped that MSMEs can become stronger in the face of market uncertainty and be able to grow sustainably.

The role of teachers is crucial in enhancing the competence and quality of learning in schools. The lack of learning resources, such as books and the unavailability of libraries, hinders teachers from accessing quality learning materials, which impacts the effectiveness of their teaching. Community service activities were conducted to address these challenges by providing books for teachers and establishing reading corners. This initiative aims to improve teachers' competencies to achieve quality learning and increase students' reading interest at SDN 1 Margajaya. The implementation of the activities involved interviews and observations with the teachers at SDN Margajaya. The community service resulted in the successful procurement of books for teachers, which enhances their knowledge and competencies for delivering higher-quality education. Another outcome of the initiative is the establishment of a reading corner that accommodates students' needs for accessing reading materials, thereby increasing their interest in reading. As a result, students' understanding of the importance of reading for expanding their knowledge has significantly improved.

Teaching activities are a mechanism of community service activities containing many positive impacts for students, one of which is increasing a sense of caring, mutual respect, and fostering critical thinking in dealing with social problems that are developing today. This student teaching service activity uses the PAR (Participatory Action Research) method which is an approach that overcomes problems that occur in students' lives, especially in their social lives. In the context of this activity, namely building students' social awareness through teaching activities using the PAR method, it can enable students to learn a lot of new knowledge about social issues and they can even participate directly in social activities that are developing in people's lives today. This PAR method is carried out through several series, namely first identifying problems that occur in the lives of students today and looking for real examples of social problems related to the environment around them. After that, collecting data which includes material that will be delivered to students, and for the last stage, namely the implementation stage by presenting the material, the implementation of actions designed in the use of the PAR method directly involves third semester students of Sunan Giri University Surabaya. The results showed that student teaching activities succeeded in increasing understanding and social awareness in students, because in lecture activities students are always directly involved in a learning activity which discusses the introduction of important concepts from the basics of social life.

This study aims to analyze the role of accounting lecturers in helping Diploma 3 Accounting students at Politeknik Negeri Medan to understand Financial Accounting courses. The research focuses on the various teaching methods and strategies applied by the lecturers and how these influence students' understanding. Data was collected through interviews with lecturers and questionnaires distributed to students. The results show that practical teaching approaches, including case studies and feedback, significantly enhance students' comprehension of the course materials. Lecturers play a crucial role not only as educators but also as facilitators who bridge the gap between theory and practice in financial accounting. The study concludes that lecturers should continue to innovate their teaching methods to improve learning outcomes.

This study aims to explore the habits and challenges faced by accounting students at Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 (UNTAG) Surabaya in utilizing academic journals as reference materials for their studies. The research employed a qualitative approach using in-depth interviews as the main method of data collection. The findings reveal that while students are aware of the importance of academic journals, they face several challenges, including limited access, lack of skills in finding relevant journals, and difficulties in understanding English-language content. The results provide insights that could enhance the accessibility and use of academic journals among students.

This research examines the manifestation of humanistic values in six selected short stories from Kompas in 2021-2022 as an alternative literary teaching material. The phenomenon of declining understanding of humanitarian values among students and the importance of instilling these values through literary works serve as the background for this study. The goal is to identify and analyze the representation of humanism in contemporary Indonesian literature. The research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach with content analysis techniques. The analysis results show that the six short stories studied are rich in humanistic values such as openness, responsibility, solidarity, justice, self-sacrifice, care, and mutual assistance. The structure of a short story, including characters and setting, plays an important role in conveying those values. "The Holy Family" depicts openness, "The Three-Colored Bahar Roots" emphasizes sacrifice, "This City is a Well" explores solidarity, "About the Name of Majid Pucuk" showcases the struggle for justice, "The House that Always Smells Bad" illustrates mutual aid, and "The Fading Spark in His Eyes" highlights family care. This finding has implications for the development of more contextual literature teaching materials, encouraging a deeper understanding of humanism among students.

This research examines the manifestation of humanistic values in six selected short stories from Kompas in 2021-2022 as an alternative literary teaching material. The phenomenon of declining understanding of humanitarian values among students and the importance of instilling these values through literary works serve as the background for this study. The goal is to identify and analyze the representation of humanism in contemporary Indonesian literature. The research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach with content analysis techniques. The analysis results show that the six short stories studied are rich in humanistic values such as openness, responsibility, solidarity, justice, self-sacrifice, care, and mutual assistance. The structure of a short story, including characters and setting, plays an important role in conveying those values. "The Holy Family" depicts openness, "The Three-Colored Bahar Roots" emphasizes sacrifice, "This City is a Well" explores solidarity, "About the Name of Majid Pucuk" showcases the struggle for justice, "The House that Always Smells Bad" illustrates mutual aid, and "The Fading Spark in His Eyes" highlights family care. This finding has implications for the development of more contextual literature teaching materials, encouraging a deeper understanding of humanism among students.

Bamboo crafts are works of art that have many benefits, such as musical instruments and household utensils. One way to make bamboo crafts is by weaving. The largest craft industry in the city of Trenggalek is the bamboo weaving industry. There are many health problems and work accidents in bamboo weavers such as complaints of low back pain, CTS or work accidents such as cuts, stabs, etc. The purpose of this physiotherapy education is to increase the understanding and knowledge of bamboo weaving craftsmen in order to avoid or resolve problems with the health and safety of workers. This activity shows results, namely that bamboo weaving craftsmen can understand the material well after being evaluated with a pre-test and post-test.

Extracurricular activities of Rohani Islam (Rohis) have an important role in character building and developing students' religious skills. This article aims to describe the process of mentoring student learning through Rohis extracurricular activities, especially in the field of religious lectures at SMKN 3 Palangka Raya. The method used in this activity is structured mentoring with a participatory approach. The results of this mentoring showed an increase in students' confidence in delivering religious lectures as well as their understanding of Islamic materials. This activity also has a positive impact in strengthening morals and religious values among students.

In the current era of globalization, advances in information media and technology are felt by almost all levels of society. One manifestation of technological development is smartphones. Smartphones really attract children's attention and interest, so they are one of the factors in increasing the percentage of children using smartphones. A very sensitive period of child development is the age of 1-5 years, so it is often called the golden age. The aim of this Community Service is to increase knowledge and understanding about the importance of the role of parents at home in limiting the use of smartphones so that children can achieve their growth and development process. This activity is carried out in the form of Health Education through counseling, lectures, discussions and questions and answers (counseling). The target of the activity was parents (mothers) whose children attended the One Roof Kindergarten in Ketompen Village, totaling 41 participants. The material provided is about the impact of smartphone use (Positive and Negative) and how parents monitor smartphone use through the 3 P method which includes Understanding, Limiting and Controlling. The result of this activity was that the majority of participants knew and understood how to supervise children when using smartphones.

This study aims to optimize the use of technology-based learning media and textbooks in the teaching of Islamic Religious Education at SMP Muhammadiyah 57 Medan. The current issue in learning is the limited utilization of technology that supports effective learning interaction and the lack of media variety used in delivering material. This research employs a qualitative method through observation, interviews, and document analysis. The findings reveal that the use of technology-based media such as infocus, laptops, and visual materials significantly improves students' understanding of Islamic Religious Education topics. Textbooks still play a crucial role as a primary supporting medium, but integration with technology results in a more dynamic and engaging learning interaction. Challenges include limited infrastructure and teacher training, but these can be addressed with school management support and continuous professional development.

The general public, including children in schools, has to be trained in Basic Life Support (BLS). The advancement of communication and information technologies has created new avenues for the delivery of important skills training, including Basic Life Support (BLS).  The goal of this community service is to use blended learning to improve students' knowledge and abilities in doing BHD. Online and offline learning are combined to execute this training-based approach to community service. While the offline component consists of practice exercises and simulations, the online component features instructional videos and other materials. The participants were 35 SMK K students in Nganjuk City. Student knowledge is measured using pre-test and post-test. The results showed a significant increase in post-test scores compared to the pre-test, with the average score increasing from 74.14 to 85.551. Students' skills in carrying out BHD also increase after participating in simulations and practice. The blended learning method has proven to be effective in increasing students' understanding and ability to perform BHD. It is hoped that this training can prepare students as potential bystanders who are able to provide first aid in cases of cardiac arrest in the community.

This research investigates students’ perceptions of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for learning English at MTsN 4 North Aceh. Quantitative descriptive method was employed in this study that involving 40 students as participants. Data were collected through Likert-scale questionnaires and semi-structured interviews to assess students’ attitudes towards AI in relation to motivation, and skill development (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). The results indicate that most students perceive AI positively, appreciating its ability to enhance their understanding of English materials, increase motivation, and provide real-time feedback. Many students highlighted that AI tools offered interactive and flexible learning opportunities. Overall, artificial intelligence (AI) is not seen as a replacement for conventional teaching, even though it is a useful tool for learning English. The best strategy could be to combine AI with human instruction, maintaining a balance between the flexibility and immediate feedback that AI offers and the individualized help that teachers can provide.

The Community Service Program (KKN) is a form of community service carried out by students as part of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. The KKN activity carried out in Telaga Jernih Village, Langkat Regency, aims to improve financial literacy among early childhood. This program focuses on introducing basic economic concepts and money management through interactive activities involving children and the local community. One of the main activities in this program is making piggy banks from recycled materials, which not only aims to instill the habit of saving, but also increase environmental awareness. The method used in this activity is a qualitative approach with direct observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this activity show a significant increase in children's understanding of the importance of saving and managing money wisely. Children who were previously not used to saving, began to show changes in behavior by setting aside their pocket money regularly. In addition, this program also has a positive impact on parents and the local community, who are beginning to realize the importance of financial education from an early age. However, the challenges faced in implementing this program are limited time and resources, which can affect the sustainability of saving habits among children after the program ends. Therefore, support from schools and parents is needed to ensure that the savings habits that have been taught can continue to develop. Overall, this program has made a significant contribution in forming awareness of the importance of financial literacy and money management among early childhood and the Telaga Jernih Village community.

KKN Mandiri is a real work lecture activity carried out by students individually. It aims to increase awareness and understanding of early childhood children about the importance of saving as a provision for the future. The activity was carried out in two schools, namely Nur Ilmi Kindergarten, Jaranguda Village and Muhammadiyah 01 Medan Mandala Islamic Senior High School. Through socialization and motivation to save, it is hoped that children can develop a habit of living frugally and being responsible in managing money from an early age. The methods used in this activity include lectures, discussions, questions and answers, and making creative piggy banks from recycled materials. This activity is designed to provide an understanding that is easily accepted by children with a fun and interactive approach. The results of this community service activity show an increase in students' understanding of the benefits of saving. Students become more enthusiastic in setting aside their pocket money to save, both in piggy banks and in the bank. Through making creative piggy banks, students gain direct experience in the practice of saving and feel motivated to continue this habit at home. In addition, the involvement of parents and teachers also strengthens the positive impact of the program, where they are expected to continue to support children in saving. The conclusion of this activity is that the socialization of saving in early childhood has a positive impact in raising awareness of the importance of saving. The creative approach taken has proven effective in motivating students to start saving. This program is expected to be a foundation for children in forming good financial habits in the future. Continuous support from schools and families will greatly assist in maintaining the sustainability of saving habits in children.

IPS can be interpreted as a study or study of society. Difficulties in understanding social studies material can be caused by various factors, such as the complexity of the content, less effective teaching methods, and a lack of connection between the material and students' daily lives. These factors can hinder students' learning process and affect their overall learning outcomes. The method used in this research is a questionnaire which is a data collection method carried out by giving a set of questions or written statements to respondents to answer. The data collection techniques used are primary data and secondary data, where primary data is data directly obtained from respondents while secondary data is data obtained from sources relevant to the research topic, such as books, articles, theses, etc. The results of this research show that the interest of students at SMP Negeri 1 Sidikalang in International Trade material varies, with 50% very interested but 26.7% feeling less interested. The main obstacle comes from the teacher's delivery which is considered less interesting and material which is considered irrelevant to everyday life. Although many students find assignments and evaluations helpful, there is an urgent need for innovation in learning methods to make them more interactive and relevant. Based on the results of a survey conducted via Google Form on 10 respondents from students at SMP Negeri 1 Sidikalang, it appears that students face various obstacles in understanding and being interested in international trade material.

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in the food industry is a requirement that must be met to produce products that are safe for consumers to consume, where such practices are implemented to prevent and reduce food contamination. Therefore, an understanding of GMP is needed to address the issues faced by SMEs, including the lack of assurance regarding food safety and quality. Issues regarding food safety and quality assurance are crucial for the food industry. Demands for food safety and quality continue to rise along with consumer demand. The purpose of this service is to provide understanding and implementation of GMP in the production department. The method used involves direct visits, discussions, guidance, and implementation of improvements related to GMP application in the production department. The results of the service obtained before this training from 11 participants were 8 SME participants who were unaware or had not heard of GMP. The results of questionnaire measurements regarding performance and expectations of 12 questions posed showed that some questions received higher performance scores compared to expectations, such as questions regarding the relevance of the service materials to community issues and the cohesion of the community service team. For the average results of each performance and expectation question, a performance score of 3.7 out of 4 was obtained for this service activity, and an expectation score of 3.8 out of 4 was obtained. This indicates that participants felt a high level of satisfaction with the performance and expectations of this GMP service activity.

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in the food industry is a requirement that must be met to produce products that are safe for consumers to consume, where such practices are implemented to prevent and reduce food contamination. Therefore, an understanding of GMP is needed to address the issues faced by SMEs, including the lack of assurance regarding food safety and quality. Issues regarding food safety and quality assurance are crucial for the food industry. Demands for food safety and quality continue to rise along with consumer demand. The purpose of this service is to provide understanding and implementation of GMP in the production department. The method used involves direct visits, discussions, guidance, and implementation of improvements related to GMP application in the production department. The results of the service obtained before this training from 11 participants were 8 SME participants who were unaware or had not heard of GMP. The results of questionnaire measurements regarding performance and expectations of 12 questions posed showed that some questions received higher performance scores compared to expectations, such as questions regarding the relevance of the service materials to community issues and the cohesion of the community service team. For the average results of each performance and expectation question, a performance score of 3.7 out of 4 was obtained for this service activity, and an expectation score of 3.8 out of 4 was obtained. This indicates that participants felt a high level of satisfaction with the performance and expectations of this GMP service activity.

article aims to analyze the use of digital platforms in English language learning in Class XB at SMA 2 Bangli. The background of the study focuses on leveraging technology to enhance learning effectiveness in the digital age. The purpose of the research is to evaluate the application of three digital platforms PowerPoint, Quizizz, and Kahoot and their impact on student engagement and learning outcomes. The method employed is qualitative observation in Class XB to identify how these platforms are utilized in teaching. The findings reveal that PowerPoint facilitates visual presentation of materials, Quizizz enhances student understanding through interactive quizzes and immediate feedback, and Kahoot boosts motivation and participation through game-based quizzes. The implications of this research are that integrating these three digital platforms into English language learning can increase student engagement and teaching effectiveness, offering varied approaches to the learning process. This study is expected to provide guidance for educators on optimizing digital technology for more effective teaching.